BCCI awards Rs.1 crore to each member of Indian team

Led by Mahendra Singh Dhoni, India beat England by five runs in a thrilling final at Edgbaston, Birmingham to be crowned Champions Trophy winners for the second time. India had shared the title with Sri Lanka in 2002.

Team India after winning the final. PIC/AFP

BCCI also announced in a statement that Rs.30 lakh will be given to every member of the support staff.